Activeforever ProStretch - Manual (Page 7)

● Plantar Fascia
This is the connective tissue
along the bottom of the foot.
While performing either the
gastroc or soleus/Achilles
tendon exercise, you are
automatically stretching the plantar fascia by the suspension
of the foot and the extension of the toes.
● Advanced Stretching
Technique
(with bilateral models only)
While standing on the Bilateral in
neutral position, lift either foot out of
ProStretch and place the toes of that
foot onto the heel cup of the empty
side unit. Slowly rock back while gently
applying pressure with your toes on
the heel cup. You may do this keeping
a straight leg or bent knee to reach
gastroc or soleus/Achilles tendon.
After 3 sets of 30 seconds with 5
second intervals, repeat with other leg.
● Anterior Tibialis
To stretch the anterior tibialis
musculature found on the front of the
lower leg, turn ProStretch around so
heel cup is towards wall. Place your
hands on the wall for balance. Place
your toes in the heel cup with your
heel on the toe platform. Stand up,
keeping your leg straight and point
your toes toward the floor (similar to
a ballet dancer standing on their toes.)
Slowly lean forward towards the wall
until a slight stretch is felt on the front
of the lower leg.
“I have been practicing for over fifteen years in the area of
geriatrics as a physical therapist, and I have infrequently
found a piece of equipment that is as useful and as
inexpensive as ProStretch.”
Carole Lewis, P.T.,M.S.G., M.P.A., Ph.D.
Physical Therapy Services of Washington, D.C., Inc.